Nato jets scrambled after drone flies near Lithuanian capital as residents told to ‘immediately take shelter’

Nato military jets have been scrambled to intercept a drone that flew near Vilnius, Lithuania’s defence minister has said, as residents were urged to seek shelter immediately.

Lithuania on Wednesday issued an “air danger” warning and suspended traffic ⁠at the capital’s airport amid fears of drones violating the country’s airspace.

“Immediately take shelter in a safe place, take care of ⁠your close ones, await ​new ⁠recommendations,” Lithuania’s army said in a message sent to people in ⁠the country’s capital.

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